# Due vs Timer Machine

The clearest difference is price: Timer Machine at Free against Due's $7.99. Timer Machine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Due's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Timer Machine is free to download; Due costs $7.99 up front. Due sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Timer Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Due holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Due has 2.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Due's written reviews are positive against 50% of Timer Machine's.

Due ships an update every 4 weeks, Timer Machine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Due | Timer Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969/reviews)** | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-machine/id1387301617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Due Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/387681526) | [Montage App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530864548) |

## What reviewers say

### Due

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you remember everything you need to do with persistent, effective reminders. It offers fast setup and postponement options, natural language parsing for dates and times, and countdown timers. Keep your tasks in sync across devices and enjoy offline functionality with complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Persistent and effective reminders, Fast reminder setup and postponement, Natural date and time parsing, Countdown timers, Powerful recurring reminders, Sync across devices, Offline functionality and privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Upgrade Pass (Mobile) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to set reminders
- 📆 Customizable repeat options
- ⏰ Persistent reminders until completed
- 🔔 Variety of alert sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔇 Notification volume could be louder
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🕰️ Limited snooze time options

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering on Apple Watch
- Completed reminders not clearing from all devices

**Requested features**

- Location-based reminders
- Integration with calendar apps
- Ability to set reminders for specific time ranges
- Custom reminder sounds
- Backup and restore functionality


### Timer Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-machine/id1387301617)

Manage your time effectively with three customizable timers. Set personalized alert sounds to suit your workflow for work, study, or personal projects. This app offers an intuitive interface for a more organized approach to your day.

**Highlights:** Three personalized timers, Customizable alert sounds, User-friendly interface, Time management for work and study, Intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Due free?

Due costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Timer Machine free?

Timer Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Due or Timer Machine?

Due is rated higher. Due averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Timer Machine averages 3.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Due or Timer Machine have ads?

Neither Due nor Timer Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Due or Timer Machine?

Due ships an update every 4 weeks, and Timer Machine every 5 months. Most recently, Due was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timer Machine on August 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*